Getting Started with Video Recording in Vaam

Record and share a video in Vaam, or add a video message to a sequence alongside LinkedIn and email. See Combine LinkedIn and email in one sequence. You can also record and share a video on its own, which is what this page covers.

1. Install the Vaam extension

Before you can start recording video in your Vaam video library, you need to install the Vaam extension for Chrome.

1. Click the “install VM for Chrome” button, or open this link: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/vaam-get-more-warm-leads/mfnihmhpikbpioclaalnljadjbmbcppo
2. On the Chrome web store page, click “add to Chrome”.
3. Accept the necessary permissions.
4. Return to Vaam when prompted.

2. Complete initial setup and permissions

Once the extension is installed, there are a few initial setup steps to make recording easy and functional.

1. Click the puzzle piece icon near the navigation bar in Chrome. Click the pin icon to show Vaam in your toolbar.
2. Click the Vaam icon in your toolbar.
3. When prompted, allow Vaam to use your camera. Select “allow while visiting the site”.
4. Allow Vaam to use your microphone. Select “allow while visiting the site”.
5. Click through any introductory screens that appear.
6. Review the settings shown below these initial steps.

3. Use the camera bubble

After successful installation and setup, you will see your camera bubble.

• You can move the bubble around the screen.
• You can change the size of the bubble.

4. Choose recording options

Vaam offers several options for what you want to record. These options are typically found down below the settings interface.

• Current tab of Chrome: Records only the Chrome tab you are viewing.
• A specific window: Lets you select an application window to record.
• Full screen: Records everything visible on your monitor(s).
• Camera only: Records your camera feed without capturing the screen.

5. Use the “camera only” mode

Selecting the “Camera only” option changes the interface. This mode is particularly useful if you only want to record yourself.

• Teleprompter: Enable the teleprompter and add your manuscript. You can record and read from the manuscript. This helps you create a professional video.
• Autoscroll: Enable autoscroll while the teleprompter is showing. It scrolls the manuscript as you record.

6. Start a recording (example: recording a window)

The video demonstrates starting a recording of a window. The general steps are applicable to other screen recording modes as well.

1. Select your camera from the available options.
2. Select your microphone from the available options.
3. Click the “start record” button. This opens a new tab or prompt.
4. If you chose “window” or “screen”, select exactly what you want to record.
5. Select the window or screen you want to capture.
6. Click “share”.
7. Return to the original tab and wait for the countdown.
8. Recording starts when the countdown finishes.

7. Manage the recording

While a recording is active, you have several controls available.

• Move the camera bubble.
• Change the size of the camera bubble.
• Jump between tabs. Everything on the selected screen is recorded.
• Pause the recording.
• Resume the recording.
• Click the trash icon to delete the recording without saving it.
• Click the restart icon to start the recording process over.

8. Complete and share your video

Once you have finished your recording, you need to stop it to finalise the video.

1. Click the “stop” button.
2. Wait while Vaam uploads the final pieces of your recording.
3. Review your new recorded video.
4. Add a title to your video.
5. Share your Vaam video with others.